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USCCB STATEMENT REGARDING GEORGE FLOYD AND CURRENT PROTESTS
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May 31, 2020
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days. Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows: |
Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles
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"The killing of George Floyd was senseless and brutal, a sin that cries out to heaven for justice. How is it possible that in America, a black man’s life can be taken from him while calls for help are not answered, and his killing is recorded as it happens?
I am praying for George Floyd and his loved ones, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage of the black community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and across the country. The cruelty and violence he suffered does not reflect on the majority of good men and women in law enforcement, who carry out their duties with honor. We know that. And we trust that civil authorities will investigate his killing carefully and make sure those responsible are held accountable.
We should all understand that the protests we are seeing in our cities reflect the justified frustration and anger of millions of our brothers and sisters who even today experience humiliation, indignity, and unequal opportunity only because of their race or the color of their skin. It should not be this way in America. Racism has been tolerated for far too long in our way of life.
It is true what Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, that riots are the language of the unheard. We should be doing a lot of listening right now. This time, we should not fail to hear what people are saying through their pain. We need to finally root out the racial injustice that still infects too many areas of American society.
But the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost. Let us keep our eyes on the prize of true and lasting change.
Legitimate protests should not be exploited by persons who have different values and agendas. Burning and looting communities, ruining the livelihoods of our neighbors, does not advance the cause of racial equality and human dignity.
We should not let it be said that George Floyd died for no reason. We should honor the sacrifice of his life by removing racism and hate from our hearts and renewing our commitment to fulfill our nation’s sacred promise — to be a beloved community of life, liberty, and equality for all."
I am praying for George Floyd and his loved ones, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage of the black community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and across the country. The cruelty and violence he suffered does not reflect on the majority of good men and women in law enforcement, who carry out their duties with honor. We know that. And we trust that civil authorities will investigate his killing carefully and make sure those responsible are held accountable.
We should all understand that the protests we are seeing in our cities reflect the justified frustration and anger of millions of our brothers and sisters who even today experience humiliation, indignity, and unequal opportunity only because of their race or the color of their skin. It should not be this way in America. Racism has been tolerated for far too long in our way of life.
It is true what Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, that riots are the language of the unheard. We should be doing a lot of listening right now. This time, we should not fail to hear what people are saying through their pain. We need to finally root out the racial injustice that still infects too many areas of American society.
But the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost. Let us keep our eyes on the prize of true and lasting change.
Legitimate protests should not be exploited by persons who have different values and agendas. Burning and looting communities, ruining the livelihoods of our neighbors, does not advance the cause of racial equality and human dignity.
We should not let it be said that George Floyd died for no reason. We should honor the sacrifice of his life by removing racism and hate from our hearts and renewing our commitment to fulfill our nation’s sacred promise — to be a beloved community of life, liberty, and equality for all."
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STATEMENT from bishop christensen REGARDING death of GEORGE FLOYD
Let us keep George Floyd and his family in our prayers, and let us pray and work for justice, reconciliation, and peace in our communities. We must remember, as Christians, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ; whether we recognize the fact or not. We must treat each other with the dignity, love and respect that Jesus came to establish here on earth. When we see evil in the world, we must call it what it is. Although we have differences, we must respect each other’s voices and opinions. Listening is needed more than uninformed reactions to the circumstances we face. This is the latest wake-up call that needs to be answered by each of us in a spirit of determined conversion. Again, let us pray to Our Lord for peace and justice to prevail in our Nation.
Bishop Peter F. Christensen
O Lord, I will do my best to surrender to your loving Providence at this time, in order that I may be obedient in doing whatever it is that you ask of me; for I desire to entrust my life more fully to the care of my brothers and sisters. Please, Lord Jesus Christ, may your Blessings be upon the World, this Nation and my Neighbors, as by your grace and goodness shown to each one of us, we may desire together to follow your lead to wherever you are heading this new day and every day of our lives. Amen |
Declaración del obispo Peter F. Christensen respecto a George Floyd:
Mantengamos a George Floyd y su familia en nuestras oraciones, oremos y trabajemos por la justicia, la reconciliación y la paz en nuestras comunidades. Debemos recordar, que como cristianos, todos somos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo; reconozcamos o no este hecho. Tenemos que tratarnos con la dignidad, el amor y el respeto que Jesús vino a establecer aquí en la tierra. Cuando vemos el mal en el mundo, debemos llamarlo como es. Aunque tenemos diferencias, debemos respetar las voces y opiniones de los demás. Se necesita escuchar más que reacciones desinformadas a las circunstancias que enfrentamos. Esta es una llamada de atención a la que cada uno de nosotros debe responder con un espíritu de conversión decidido. Nuevamente, recemos a Nuestro Señor para que la paz y la justicia prevalezcan en nuestra Nación.
Bishop Peter F. Christensen
Oh Señor, haré todo lo posible para rendirme a tu amorosa Providencia en este momento, para que pueda ser obediente en hacer lo que sea que me pidas; porque deseo confiarte mi vida más plenamente, y en respuesta me ofrezco más al cuidado de mis hermanos y hermanas. Por favor, Señor Jesucristo, que tus bendiciones sean sobre el mundo, esta nación y mis vecinos, ya que por tu gracia y bondad mostrada a cada uno de nosotros, podemos desear seguir juntos tu guía a donde sea que vaya este y cada nuevo día de nuestras vidas. Amén. |
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